TLC has been compelled to cancel two extremely anticipated live shows as a consequence of a medical emergency involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins.
The information got here simply hours earlier than the group was set to carry out on the New York State Truthful on Aug. 23.
In a press release shared on Instagram Tales, TLC’s Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas revealed the small print of T-Boz’s sudden well being disaster following a efficiency in Toledo, Ohio, on Aug. 22.
“Shortly after arriving in Syracuse, Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins skilled sudden and extreme nausea, vomiting, and intense belly cramps,” the assertion defined.
“She was instantly seen by a physician and subsequently taken to the hospital for additional analysis. The physician verified that this was not meals poisoning, however an belly blockage. Tionne deeply regrets having to cancel these reveals and extends her honest apologies to all her followers and the occasion promoters.”
It continued, “The choice to cancel was made below the advisement of her doctor, who required her to remain within the hospital in a single day to bear a CT scan to evaluate the severity of her situation.”
Because of the prognosis, TLC was compelled to cancel each their Aug. 23 efficiency on the New York State Truthful in Syracuse and their Aug. 24 present at Foxwoods Resort On line casino in Connecticut, the place they have been scheduled to carry out alongside Shaggy.
The assertion additionally talked about that T-Boz is anticipated to be launched from the hospital on Sunday, Aug. 25.
The newest cancellation marks one other difficult second for TLC, who’ve needed to navigate a number of health-related setbacks this 12 months.
Simply three months in the past, the group postponed 4 Canadian tour dates after T-Boz and a number of other crew members contracted the flu.
Regardless of this, T-Boz assured followers in a message posted to Instagram that she’s “on the mend” and expressed deep remorse over the cancellations. “This was simply a type of sudden issues that I had no management over,” she shared. “I stay up for making it as much as you all.”
The group has promised to reschedule the cancelled reveals, stating: “TLC is dedicated to rescheduling the cancelled reveals and apologizes to all of the followers, significantly those that traveled lengthy distances to attend. The group appreciates the understanding and help.”
TLC’s legacy within the music trade stays unmatched. With 4 Billboard Sizzling 100 No. 1 hits—”Creep,” “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” and “Unpretty”—the group has solidified their place as some of the influential woman teams of all time. Their 1994 album CrazySexyCool can be licensed Diamond by the RIAA. Earlier this 12 months, TLC celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of their album Fanmail, which featured the chart-topping hit “No Scrubs.”
Followers are inspired to remain tuned to the group’s official channels for updates on when the cancelled reveals can be rescheduled.
